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austinrunner2022 moving

Moving to Roy with kids -good idea?

Alright, Household incomes average around $91,112 in Roy. Homes are going for about $350,800 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Wesley A.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.

I've been here 9 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into running, this place is excellent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Thomas Brown
facts
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